River Park, 5100 N Francisco Ave, Chicago, IL 60625, United States
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River Park - Featured Reviews (828)
Huge park, great variety. Lots for all age groups: small stuff for young babies, medium for toddlers, and lots of intense climbing stuff for older kids. So many swings. Great padded ground. Huge volleyball court if your kids like to play in sand. Only con: can be difficult to find parking.
This park is so luscious...green and vibrant! The trail enhances the topography of the land it sits on. It's nice to take in the rushing water off the North Shore Channel. It's very well laid out. Just gorgeous.
This was the first time me and my gf visited this park. We were amazed by how nice it was and the walks down to the little river was perfect. All this time we never knew what we were missing. Now this will be one of our favorite go to spots for a nice calming walk. I highly recommend it to everyone
River Park is a big recreational area with playground, park building, paths by the river, outdoor pool, and water play area. Looks like there's a dog run in one area too l. Most weekends there are lots of picnics and birthday parties going on. Sometimes it's hard to find parking but you can usually find a spot within a block, just check for permit signs. Some of the facilities are a bit old, like the rusty lockers in the pool house. Staff are helpful and keep an eye on everything.
This park is huge, even for a Chicago park. A long running trail follows the river, with lots of little trails that dip down closer to the water, and a rock stairway to a little fishing hole. No word on any catches. Huge public pool that right now opens to 75 people max per hour. If you don't want to wait in line, show up at :15 past the hour. Huge playground, many swings, multiple volleyball nets, a 5 court tennis court, a gymnasium in the park house, giant shady trees all over the park. Wildflowers grow up and down the river. There's even a shotput and discus training ring by the trail, but I haven't seen it opened up for use. The park is so big there's probably a lot I don't know about.
I've been Fishing it all my life, well since 4 with My Grandfather. Now I bring my kids here. Its been reconstructed in 2018 to invite all to the water. Not just the angler motivated. I wish there were more trees, But in due time. Open, Peaceful and Beautiful right in the city. I don't even have to launch my kayak under bridges now. They have launches, Docks, Check it out. I’m and my local videos Youtube/ GeoFishing
Along the Chicago River and the fork of the North Branch of the Chicago River. The restoration along the East bank by the Army Corps of Engineers laid down new river trails and resting spots to view wildlife habitats of the Great Blue Herons in the river, Black-Crowned Heron in the trees, Double-Crested Cormorants and more. The new walking and biking trails connect to Ronan Park and Legion Park. There are hundreds of trees too in almost 29 acres, like the very interesting Scots Pine. They have all the amenities you’d expect, like 7 tennis courts, 2 baseball fields, playgrounds, a field house but also includes a canoe launch, swimming pool, an interactive water playground, artificial turf soccer field, running track, a soft-surface playground, and a community garden. This is a park that has it all!
Very clean park. Good for joggers, walking, and other outside activities. Fishing could be better but they just redeveloped the riverside.
Enjoyed the view of the downtown building and river. It's not far from Union Station; was able to took a quick walk here while waiting for the train to see a bit of the city. Nice green space that people are enjoying and tons of tourists on the boat
Amazing park to play and have lunch. Areas to spread out a picnic blanket or sit at one of the shaded tables that also have space between seats for wheelchairs or strollers. That was super nice for my son with his broken leg to be able to sit with
Delete front is absolutely stunning and offers fantastic walk in areas and visibility of Chicago skyline. I would recommend for any tourist all those visit in the area to come here. We even felt safe during the night with lots of police attendance on
Ok let me be blunt. If you don't start your tour of Chicago here you better finish your trip here. The boat tours will never get old. Take one during the day and night and walk it as well day and night. Just know it takes in a different vibe and feel
Had a wonderful and memorable time with my children. Walking in the woods and seeing deer and big falling leaves was refreshing and a great relief from phone screens. Seeing your children enjoying themselves while balancing on fallen trees in the for
This beach was very clean and seemed like a very friendly atmosphere. I would recommend anyone near loyal to come and check this beach out. Beware parking is a nightmare. However, it's impossible to find parking. There are lifeguards on duty so I wou
Dean Park is tucked away on a quiet stretch of Dean Street and features a nice and quiet playground and a water spray feature. The playground includes a standard play structure, the normal set of swings (toddler, adaptive, and belt seat), and a colle
Its a great place to visit. It's a part of the millennial part so it's just a small area with some writing on the wall and a fountain off from crown fountain by the bean so it's just right there. Nothing real special about it. You know nothing you c
Great little piece of hidden nature in Chicago. Easy trail with interactive posts throughout the walk that circles around a pond. Lots of birds, butterflies, and small wildflowers along the way
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